The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), one of India’s most competitive medical entrance examinations, has come under intense scrutiny following allegations that several questions in the circulated “guess paper” matched the actual examination paper conducted on May 3, 2026.
According to officials associated with the Rajasthan SOG investigation, the MBBS student, originally from Rajasthan but currently pursuing medical studies in Kerala, allegedly received the material from another source before forwarding it to acquaintances in Sikar. The document reportedly reached several coaching students and candidates in Jaipur and surrounding areas shortly before the examination.
Investigators stated that the “guess paper” was circulated in PDF format and contained nearly 45 chemistry questions and around 90 biology questions with answers that allegedly resembled the actual NEET-UG 2026 examination paper. Authorities suspect that the paper was shared through WhatsApp groups and private networks operating across multiple states.
A hostel owner in Sikar, who had reportedly received the material from the student, later informed local police and the National Testing Agency (NTA) about the widespread circulation of the question bank. Officials said the hostel owner initially shared the paper with students residing at the hostel, believing it to be a useful preparatory resource, before later becoming suspicious and alerting authorities.
The probe further revealed that the material may have been routed through an individual based in Gurugram, Haryana, before reaching Rajasthan. Joint teams from Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Jaipur City, Jaipur Rural, and the SOG questioned more than 150 candidates, along with parents, consultants, and associates connected to the exam.
Officials also discovered the existence of a social media group allegedly named “Private Mafia,” where password-protected PDF files were circulated among members. Investigators suspect that some candidates may have paid substantial sums to access the material. Reports indicate that leaked papers disguised as “guess papers” were sold for amounts ranging from several lakhs of rupees.
The growing scale of the alleged malpractice prompted the Central Government to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A CBI team has already reached Rajasthan to take over the evidence, statements, and digital material collected during the SOG investigation.
Multiple arrests and detentions have since been made across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gurugram, Jaipur, Nashik, Pune, and Ahilyanagar as investigators attempt to uncover the larger interstate network allegedly involved in the leak.
Authorities have clarified that no direct role of coaching institutes has yet emerged in the investigation, although the probe remains ongoing. Officials believe the leak may have originated from a larger organized network operating across several states.
The NEET-UG controversy has sparked nationwide concern among lakhs of medical aspirants and parents regarding the credibility and security of high-stakes competitive examinations in India. The NTA and central agencies are expected to announce further measures to strengthen exam security and prevent similar incidents in future entrance examinations.